Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields, North West Melbourne, VIC 
Are you an experienced ECC Vet Nurse with a passion for team leadership?
Can you advocate for your team as well as your patients?
We are seeking an ECC Head Nurse at ARH Essendon Fields to lead our nursing team!
Why you should apply:
- No overnight shifts required! Work Monday – Friday with one weekend shift a month. Enjoy having a work life balance to spend with family & friends.
- Perfect blend of clinical and administration responsibilities with this 50/50 role, allowing you to make a lasting impact on both patient care and overall operations.
- Join a great team! We are welcoming, respectful, supportive and believe in providing the best standard of medicine to our patients.
About the role:
As the ECC Head Nurse you have a shared responsibility of administration and management of the ECC nursing team.
Your daily tasks will involve team development, liaising with intra and inter-departmental team members, upholding high standards of ECC/ICU care, drive team development and participation in all aspects of workflow in a supportive environment.
You will advocate on behalf of the ECC nursing team and act as a representative for collaborative engagement between other departments, aiming for a one-hospital approach and business as a whole.
Where you will be working:
The Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields is a multi-disciplinary specialist hospital, and today it is a part of the largest emergency and specialist group in Australia, hosting the largest contingent of Emergency Veterinarians and Criticalists in the Country.
You will have access to all the items required to practice emergency and critical care at the highest level, including intensive care ventilators, blood gas analysis, IDEXX pathology, cage-side ultrasound and on-site CT and MRI. We encourage case collaboration, and you will have the advantage of working closely with the Surgery and Medicine Specialist nursing teams to deliver the best standard of care to your patients.
Who we are looking for:
Must have:
- Cert IV or above
- A proven history of leading a team of nurses in a senior capacity
- Competence with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Commitment to being a team player, good communicator and contributing to a positive workplace environment
Desirable:
- Additional qualifications e.g. VTS or Vets Now Certification
- Management training (formal or informal through CPD) would be advantageous
- Experience using RxWorks and Smartflow veterinary software
Our Offer to You!
- A permanent full-time position
- A competitive salary and benefits package that is tailored to your skillset and career goals
- Additional paid parental leave and return to work programs
- Excellent discounts for your own pets at Petbarn
- Further discounts through Flare HR which includes health insurance and major retail and supermarket brands
- Access free and confidential counselling sessions for you and immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How we will support you:
We invest in the development and growth of our veterinarians and team leaders therefore you won’t see capped “CE allowances” with us!
We want to provide continuing education and learning opportunities that matches your development aspirations, so we have partnered with some of the industry's leading providers as well as developing our own programs, all to offer you extensive CE options:
- All-inclusive attendance to one of the largest annual veterinary symposiums in Australia – our very own Greencross Conference Connect25 - October this year, held in Sydney! With one of 7 streams dedicated specifically to emergency and critical care and leadership
- Hone your clinical skills by attending some of our workshops and wetpracs, taught by specialists and leading experts from across the country
- Provide a calmer experience for your patients with Stress Free Pets certification
- Maximise patient outcomes during CPR with RECOVER certification, the only standardized CPR training available to veterinary professionals
- Join short courses and modular programs run by VetEducation
- Alternatively, if you have a special interest let us know! We are always open to ideas and how we can support you in providing the best care to our patients
Looking to relocate for the right position?
Talk to us! We are happy to assist with relocation and give you plenty of insight into the local vibe!
Located north-west of Melbourne there is plenty to love about Essendon. With a family friendly vibe, abundance of parks and recreational activities we are a community that gives off a neighbourly feeling. There are several excellent schools for varying ages, and we are a well-connected suburb with trains and trams making it an easy commute to the Melbourne CBD. If you enjoy the food scene you will have access to ample brunch and restaurants of varying cuisines at your fingertips. Whatever your interest you won’t be disappointed!
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